| awhile |
for a short time. |
| barely |
almost not at all. |
| boom1 |
a deep, hollow sound, as from an explosion. |
| carton |
a box made of heavy paper. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| inspector |
one who inspects, usually as a job for pay. |
| jet |
an airplane with engines that give off a flow of heated gases to cause forward movement. |
| journey |
a long trip from one place to another. |
| pin |
a thin piece of metal with a sharp point and flat or round head. Pins are used to fasten or attach pieces of cloth or similar material. |
| railroad |
a road of two connected steel bars along which trains move, or a system of transportation that uses these roads. |
| sap |
the liquid that carries nutrients and water to all parts of a plant. |
| shady |
in the shade. |
| split |
a division between two or more people. |
| warrior |
a person who fights; a soldier. |
| wash |
to make something clean by using water or soap. |